Originally Posted by
vysean
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There was one in particular recently that I wanted but was not targeted for. So I called the program in question, told them that I needed to book some travel and had a choice of their program or others and that not being considered for the promo would give me incentive to book with their competition.
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Was I out of line?
Sounded like the word "threat" was used in a businesslike give and take. However, did you tell the truth about needing to book some travel now?